UAE: Dubai extends expiry dates of residence visas for stranded expats

  • Date: 23-Aug-2021
  • Source: Gulf Insider
  • Sector:Transport
  • Country:UAE
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UAE: Dubai extends expiry dates of residence visas for stranded expats

The General Directorate of Residence and Foreign Affairs (GDRFA), Dubai, has extended the expiry date of residence visas for nationals of India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Nigeria and Uganda who are stranded abroad.

The visas have been extended till November 10, 2021, the authority said.

“This applies to Dubai-issued UAE resident visas which have expired or will expire between April 20, 2021 and November 9, 2021 inclusive,” it said.

Currently, thousands of residents are stranded abroad due to suspension of flights.